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Dec 3, 2024 • 5min
What is the environmental impact of your Christmas jumper?
Christmas is famously a time for wearing big bright and sometimes ugly festive jumpers. Some climate activists though, say you should think twice before you head to the shop to buy this year’s jumper. We discuss this with Sadhbh O Neill, Climate Researcher and Lecturer.
Dec 3, 2024 • 5min
Are co-educational schools the future of Irish education?
Mean Scoil Mhuire and St Mel’s College in Longford, both single-sex schools, have announced plans to merge into a co-educational school. This means the county will have no options for single-sex schools in the next few years but is this the future of Irish education? We asked Michelle O’Kelly is Principal of Mercy Secondary in Inchicore, which became co-educational in 2019.
Dec 3, 2024 • 13min
Who will join Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in the next government?
At long last, counting has completed and 174 seats have been filled. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will need some support to form a new government, but who should join them? We discuss with Sean Canney Independent TD for Galway East.
Dec 3, 2024 • 4min
One in ten motorists have driven after having a drink
More than 7,000 people have been arrested for drink and drug-driving so far this year, which equates to one driver offending every hour of every day. That’s according to figures from a new multi-agency survey. We got reaction to these figures with Sarah O'Connor Director of Partnerships and External Affairs at the Road Safety Authority.
Dec 3, 2024 • 4min
New research published today by European migration network Ireland
New research published today by European migration network Ireland and the ESRI shows that irregular employment of non-EU nationals occurs across a range of sectors in Ireland, particularly in ‘food service activity’. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Emma Quinn, Head of the Irish National Contact Point of the European Migration Network.
Dec 3, 2024 • 6min
How will the new government shape up?
At long last, counting has completed and 174 seats have been filled. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will need some support to form a new government, but should Labour be the party to go in with them? Speaking to Ciara this morning was Fergus Finlay Columnist with The Irish Examiner and Labour Party member.
Dec 2, 2024 • 8min
Is the dinner party dying out?
Less than a third of us host people for dinner frequently, with ‘stress’ and ‘too much work’ cited as key reasons. That’s according to new research published this morning. We got the view on this with Noel Cunningham, Hotelier, author and ambassador to Harvey's Point Hotel Donegal.
Dec 2, 2024 • 4min
What deals can you get on Cyber Monday?
Today is Cyber Monday, where you can apparently find all the best deals online but is that really the case? We asked Business and Technology journalist with the Irish Times, Ciara O’Brien.
Dec 2, 2024 • 19min
What will the next Government look like?
With the dust beginning to settle as election counts head toward their collusion, attention now turns to the formation of a new government.Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Jack Chambers Minister for Finance, Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader and National Director of Elections, Peter Burke Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Fine Gael TD for Longford-Westmeath and Rory Hearne, first-time Social Democrats TD for Dublin North West.
Dec 2, 2024 • 7min
A 9% average increase on taxi fares has come into effect
A 9% average increase on taxi fares came into effect yesterday, alongside an increase in booking fees from €2 to €3. Although the increase was approved by the National Transport Authority, Uber Ireland has warned that the increase will harm the country’s night-time economy. We heard from Kieran Harte, General Manager of Uber Ireland.
